Data Scientist, Predictive Fraud Intelligence

Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions globally. The Data Scientist in the Predictive Fraud Intelligence team will leverage advanced statistical methods and machine learning models to analyze data and enhance fraud detection capabilities.ResponsibilitiesAnalyze transaction event logs using Spark and big data technologies and develop deeper insights into products using advanced statistical methodsDevise and implement deep learning models for building user behavior profiles. This includes data acquisition, feature engineering, model development, and deploymentSupport and optimize other existing analytical models/productsMaintain the backend operations pipeline, including the job scheduler and data processesDevise and implement methods for efficiently monitoring model effectiveness and performance in productionUse GenAI to create an agentic framework that enhances fraud detection efficiencyAs a member of the PFI team, you will work closely with other data scientists and data engineers to build, design, engineer, and develop analytical services that deliver fraud detection abilities and improve the efficiency and capabilities through automationCommunicate clean and persuasive data directly to end users, leadership, and other stakeholders, technical and non-technicalSkillsBachelor's degree, with 1-2 years of relevant work experience1-2 years of relevant work experience with either bachelor's or master's degree in data science, mathematics, statistics, economics, computer science, engineering, or other related business or quantitative discipline is requiredSolid background and hands on experiences with building Machine learning, deep learning and AI modelsExperience with Generative AI/LLM Excellent understanding of algorithms and data structures and proficiency in Python and SQLExperience working with large datasets using tools and Hadoop, Spark, or HiveExcellent analytic and problem-solving capability combined with ambition to solve hard problemsStrong communications skills and ability to collaborateHighly driven, resourceful and results orientedGood team player and excellent interpersonal skillsDemonstrated ability to lead and navigate through ambiguity2 years of work experienceBenefitsMedicalDentalVision401 (k)FSA/HSALife InsurancePaid Time OffWellness ProgramCompany OverviewVisa is a multinational financial services company that facilitates electronic payment systems throughout the world. It was founded in 1958, and is headquartered in Foster City, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.visa.com.Company H1B SponsorshipVisa has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 459 in 2025, 424 in 2024, 416 in 2023, 515 in 2022, 351 in 2021, 407 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.



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